Thatchwood Country Lodge

Thatchwood Country Lodge is situated at the entrance to the village of St Francis Bay overlooking the golf course. Your hosts, Harrie and Sarah, will cosset you with warmth, in a relaxed home from home atmosphere, where nothing is overlooked - but the golf course.

On warm summer days you can relax at the poolside, whilst the cosy lounge invites friendly conversation around the fireplace in winter. The lodge is fully licensed and guests are invited to help themselves at the honesty bar.

Superb buffet breakfasts are served in the enclosed patio, to the accompaniment of birdsong provided by the prolific bird life in the natural vegetation surrounding the lodge.

Francolins, weavers, waxbills and a host of others will keep you fascinated when they come for their repast.

Being near the St Francis Bay`s golf courses 6th tee, the manicured greens and fairways stretch into the distance towards the sea providing a tranquil, extended garden to the tastefully thatched lodge. Non-golfers can also enjoy the course: the fairways are a scenic stroll to the unspoiled beaches, where you can watch dolphins and whales.

Special functions are no effort to Thatchwood Country Lodge. With our organizing ability, whether it is a special birthday, anniversary, business celebration or renewing of marriage vows, Thatchwood has the ability to make it a memorable occasion. One of our specialties is organizing weddings for overseas guests who want to marry in South Africa, and we have built up quite a reputation.

Accommodation at Thatchwood Country Lodge:Our 7 spacious rooms are all en-suite, with bath and/or shower. Each room is named after one of the birds you`ll see in our gardens:

Guineafowl:Double bedded room under thatch, en-suite with bath and shower. Views down the fairway with doors opening into the garden.

Thatchwood Country Lodge Activities:

Using Thatchwood Country Lodge as your base you can explore the numerous activities in the surrounding area.

We will happily arrange personalized day trips, such as: Shamwari Game Reserve, Addo Elephant National Park, Lombardini Game Park, Baviaanskloof, Lalibella Game Reserve, and more.

Township Tours include:* Historical (National Heritage Site)
* Traditional Lunch
* Visit a Sangoma (Witch doctor)
* Performance by a Traditional Dance Group
* An eye-opening visit to the new developmental school
* Spend Sunday morning in the local church seeped in local tradition.

Other Accommodation near Thatchwood Country Lodge:

Nestled on the incredible and unique tidal canal system, Brisan B&B on the Canals is the ideal accommodation venue to experience the wonders of this beautiful village with its white walls and black thatch roofing.

Modern, self catering apartments situated in the heart of this sea-side village of St Francis bay, nestled between the Indian ocean, Kromme river and the Baviaanskloof mountain range. The gateway to the Garden route. 117 km's from Port Elizabeth airport.

Presiding over the 1st tee of the Jack Nicklaus designed Links course, St Francis Golf Lodge is a place where golf enthusiasts can escape to indulge their favourite pastime and relax in the beautiful surrounds of St Francis Bay in Southern Africa.

Sandals is ideally situated in the picturesque town of St Francis Bay. Our lush treed and palm-fringed thatched house is decorated in a tropical-African flavour. Situated 50 metres from the main beach.

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